Palace Square

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by W. Bulach

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Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is one of the city's most iconic and historically significant landmarks. It serves as the central city square and has been the site of numerous pivotal events in Russian history, including the Bloody Sunday massacre in 1905 and the October Revolution in 1917. The square is bordered by the magnificent Winter Palace, which now houses the Hermitage Museum, the General Staff Building, and the Alexander Column, a towering monument erected to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon.

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